ac adapters and styluses for cheap

I found a place to get some cheap ac adapters and OEM styluses.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...Order=BESTMATCH&Description=toughbook&x=0&y=0


Didnt know if anyone knew


OEM ac adapters for 49.99 and styluses for 9.99. And also a interesting mini port replicator Ive never seen

 

You can often get OEM adapters for around $20 brand new on ebay .....

 

I never bought an oem adapter for pana. for above 20buck. There are always a good deal on ebay from time to time.


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Are the adapters on ebay ok? I see alot of 16v rated units, but, I thought it was supposed to be only 15.6v?

 

Don't use an IBM one... be sure to use a Panasonic one!

 

this is going to sound crazy, but can you use the AC adaptor in the rain??!! the plastic barrel seems to seal quite nicely into the rubber grommet in the power hole....

 

Why? I have had no problems with the IBM model that I use while at home.

Wait, do you feel that the IBM also charges the battery too fast...

 

I too have no problems with the IBM adapters, and I don't see anywhere
in the NewEgg ad that say's "OEM", it says compatible.
CAP

 

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...998149&cm_re=toughbook-_-34-998-149-_-Product

thats the one I was talking about. Ive seen posts on here were people couldnt find one for cheap and others told them to go with cheap ebay ones and IBM ones. I dont like how the ebay ones dont have a grounded cord. and neither of them have that nice shoulder that prevents you from snapping off the tip.

 

As far as the grounded cord is concerned, it is to protect you, not your laptop. I wouldn't worry about a power supply failing and dumping 110v into your computer. I'm guessing that Panasonic supplies the 3 leg adapters to satisfy some not very enlightened government specifications. The IBM adapters do have the shoulder on the plug to help keep any strain off your power socket.
CAP

 

I've been using an IBM PSU (16V, 4.5A) for my CF-73J for quite a while now, with no issue. I personally would *prefer* to have a genuine power supply from Panasonic, but I've never really wanted to spend the money, since I have access to tons of those IBM units.

I just bought a CF-29L from Rob, which will include a Panasonic PSU, but honestly I doubt it makes much difference electrically.

A difference of 0.4V (bearing in mind that output voltage varies somewhat regardless) seems rather trivial, and the system will only draw as much current (and thus power) as it needs, up to the PSU's maximum amperage.

Since the battery's charging circuit is inside the laptop, I really doubt that the wrong PSU in this case will cause your battery to charge too fast.

 

The AC adapters aren't waterproof.

I'd strongly recommend against using them in the rain. There's a real risk of electrocution.